Advocates say emergency housing access is becoming nearly impossible

Friday 7 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11:05am

Housing advocates and youth supporters claim it is increasingly difficult to access emergency housing as homelessness rises. Some providers report people are sleeping in hospital waiting rooms to find shelter. This comes as the government has tightened access to the emergency housing system.

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1. RNZFri 7 Mar 2025, 5:55am

   'Almost a trap' - Advocates say near impossible to get into emergency housing as homelessness increases (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Mar 2025, 7:45am

   Emergency housing access tightens, homelessness rises (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZFri 7 Mar 2025, 11:05am

   'Almost a trap': Advocates say it’s near impossible to get into emergency housing as homelessness increases (opens in new tab)

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